WellPlayed
A small collective of avid Aussie gamers, who have ventured out on their own and present their spin on the gaming world.
Latest Reviews
A slick visual presentation and serviceable if uneven action stealth can't elevate this mildly baffling mishmash of sci-fi tropes that suffers from a lack of atmosphere and identity
Despite an intriguing premise, The Casting of Frank Stone doesn’t hit the heights of Supermassive Games’ previous works thanks to a confusing story and some tension-sapping gameplay.
As with the other remaster pieces, Ace Attorney Investigations Collection serves as the quintessential modern release for Miles Edgeworth’s groovy justice adventures. More than deserving of a spot on the courtroom shelf for any Ace Attorney fan, or indeed any newcomer just climbing aboard this wild ride.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a masterclass in understanding your subject matter, delivering not only an incredible gaming experience for you and your friends but also serving as a worthy successor to a 13-year-old classic.
Astro Bot is a wonderfully entertaining and diverse platformer that throws new ideas at you at an incredible rate, topped with stunning visuals and an injection of PlayStation nostalgia.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is a masterclass in understanding your subject matter, delivering not only an incredible gaming experience for you and your friends but also serving as a worthy successor to a 13-year-old classic.
Taking the best parts of a card battler and classic ‘match three’ board busters, Demon's Mirror manages to create something familiar but still fiercely unique and unquantifiably vast.
While frayed on more than a couple edges, Sumerian Six still manages to deliver a brilliant strategy experience that nails that oh-so endangered feeling of micro-managerial mayhem.
Emio – The Smiling Man has a rich, empathetic heart, there’s just not enough of it. Solid character work and a decent setting can’t get around the fact that the game isn’t ever all that thrilling.
Mechanically speaking, Star Wars Outlaws isn't going to throw you into hyperspace, but, despite its lack of innovation, there is still plenty of fun to be had within its beautifully crafted worlds.
Arco
From its pixel perfect art to sharply deployed writing and unique, engaging combat systems, Arco is a masterclass in refined simplicity and self-confidence. Cinematic and thrilling, it is one of 2024's best surprises.
The Crush House is a game that clearly manifested from a fantastic core idea, but falls short of realising its vast potential due to curious performance issues and a gameplay loop that just barely misses its opportunity to fully bloom.
